Language

en

Definition

DefGEMET: A brittle bluish-white metallic element that becomes coated with a corrosion-resistant layer in moist air and occurs chiefly in sphalerite and smithsonite. It is a constituent of several alloys, especially brass and nickel-silver, and is used in die-casting, galvanizing metals, and in battery electrodes. (Source: CED)

Part of speech

Noun (male)

Base form

zinc

Inflectionals

zinc

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Source Note

de

GEMETID9412

Change Notes

Initial version
on 2007-02-11
Last change
on 2007-02-11